used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
architect'snounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
possessive form of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
BILLIKINS
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From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
Englander
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From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
Felix
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From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
made afraid
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
Henrietta's
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From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
a social unit living together
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
Isabella's
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From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
Marne
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From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
Marne's
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From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
relapsesnounUS /riˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “relapse” — a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
semi-invalid
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From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
not in physical motion
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Mrs. Marne was a semi-invalid and suffered frequent relapses into more serious illness.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
thriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLIKINS IS FRIGHTENED It was inevitable that the personality of Felix Brand should loom large in the home of his secretary.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The care of her and the management of their little household were Isabella's part, and to these two, much confined at home and by necessity cut off from nearly all outside pleasures and interests, the chief daily event was Henrietta's return from her busy hours and responsible tasks in the architect's office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Mrs. Marne's husband had been a physician in one of the smaller cities of Massachusetts; but, though a New Englander, he had not possessed the characteristic thrift of the sons of that region, and consequently his widow and his daughters found, after his death, that the settlement of his affairs left them a very slender sum of money.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But, of still more importance, their worldly welfare hung upon the salary which he paid to the younger sister.
